Eigentlich beginnt alles ganz harmlos: Der patriotische Jaromir von Eynhuf beschlieszlig;t; seinem Landesvater zu dessen Regierungsjubilauml;um seine Milchzahnsammlung zu verehren. Doch die Sammlung ist nicht komplett. Auf der Jagd nach dem letzten Milchzahn gerauml;t der Sekretauml;r des Hoftrommel-Depots in Kakanien; wie es leibt und lebt! Fritz von Herzmanovsky-Orlando hat mit "Der Gaulschreck im Rosennetz" dem kaiserlichen Alt- Ouml;sterreich ein unvergessliches Denkmal geschaffen. Grotesk; satirisch und unglaublich komisch. Eine bouml;se; kleine Liebeserklauml;rung an ein vergangenes Zeitalter.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Amazing detail and enticing storiesBy LynnI loved this book. Baxter knows and loves Paris. He is passionate about Paris in the early part of last century. The era of Stein; Shakespeare Co.; Hemingway and Fitzgerald; Cocteau; Picasso; Matisse; Chanel. Man Ray the birth of Art Deacute;co; the Surrealists; of a developing cafeacute; culture; of scandals and crimes.Reading the "The Golden Moments of Paris" is like sitting down in a cafeacute; and having a chat with the writer. The structure of the book in themed chapters allows both deep and wide appreciation of Paris at that time. Each chapter offers extraordinary details; photographs and dramatic true stories. The book can be read from cover to cover or; as in a conversation; you can move back and forth as topics ebb and flow; and if you are like me to Google Maps for a quick streetview"!At the end of the book Baxter draws much of this together. He shares his favourite places and draws us into his Paris by outlining four walks -Seine Left Bank; Latin Quarter: Ernest Hemingway in Paris; Montparnasse and Trocadero. Baxter provides detailed directions for your walk and; along the way; directs your attention to places of note; many of which will not be found on your tourist map.This is a book; not only for those who love Paris and its cultural history of that time; but for anyone visiting Paris who wants to enjoy more than just the major tourist attractions. As Thomas Jefferson said " A walk about Paris will provide lessons in history; beauty and the point of Life" - Baxter takes us much of the way.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. What Other Guidebooks Dont Tell YouBy TravelhoundUntold reams have been written about Paris in the 1920s; but this book has information you probably wonrsquo;t find elsewhere. Its short 26 chapters focus on everything from perfume wars and drug use to cafeacute; society; gay life and the mass murderer who was a real-life Bluebeard. The familiar names are there; i.e.; Stein; Picasso; Hemingway; Chanel; Cocteau; Dali and many more; but theyre in unusual vignettes that make their stories seem fresh. There are plentiful photos and illustrations and four guided tours taking the traveler to landmarks from the fabled era. Many are gone of course but enough remain to conjure memories of Paris and the Lost Generation. The book is a colorful hybrid that will appeal to travelers; researchers or simply the curious.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Jack B.Good book with many interesting stories.